Social Security Disability

Although many disabilities are permanent, some treatments can alleviate your condition to the point that you might be able to work again. Sometimes, a treatment might carry with it the possibility of improving your condition, but the risks are just too great to consider it, or you are not comfortable…

Unlike many other court proceedings, a Social Security Disability (SSD) hearing does not take place in a formal courtroom. Often, hearings take place in courtrooms in office buildings that look more like conference rooms. The traditional features of a courtroom are also not present at an SSD hearing. There is…

The former IRS scams were frustrating. But scammers are moving on to Social Security instead. In order to make sure you do not fall victim to such scams, it is important to stay vigilant and aware of their tricks. A typical call from a Social Security scam makes you believe…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Social Security retirement benefits are not the same. With the latter, you are entitled to receive a retirement benefit upon reaching a certain age and after an examination of your lifelong work history. With SSDI, your eligibility for SSDI benefits is determined by…

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turned 29-years-old last month. Now seems like a good time to remember that disabilities affect millions of Americans in various ways, including impacts to their quality of life and ability to earn a living. The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not, however, allow everyone…

In order to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you need to have a disability that keeps you from performing substantial gainful activity. This disability must last or be expected to last at least twelve consecutive months. In the event that you do have a disability that keeps you from…

After you apply for and receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) periodically checks in to make sure your disability still qualifies you to continue receiving monthly benefits checks. As a general rule, you remain entitled to continue receiving benefits if your condition has not…

Bernie Sanders recently claimed that Social Security is the most successful government program in the history of the United States. Is he correct? Emphatically, yes. Tens of millions of Americans benefit from Social Security, many of them retired. The monthly payments provide a financial safety net that keeps over 22…

If you live in the United States, you have a one in four chance of becoming disabled by the time you turn 67. Since earning an income is essential to survive, the loss of it can be devastating to you and your family. That’s where Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)…

When you file a claim to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, one of the things you must prove is that, because of an accident or condition, you are considered disabled and no longer capable of doing any meaningful the work. Therefore, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will need to…